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N286 JMB

1996 Ford Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

125,898 mi
Last recorded125,898 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Ford Bongo124,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN286 JMB
MakeFord
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2014 125,898 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 121,345 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 121,345 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 116,878 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 116,878 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 111,741 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 111,741 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 105,866 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 99,153 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 99,153 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 91,727 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 91,727 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 83,213 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre exhuast section rusty

small oil leak from engine

How Reliable is the Ford Bongo?

Based on 4,842 MOT tests across 228 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
5,037
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
228
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 159
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 143
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 132
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125
Registration plate lamp not working 97
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N286 JMB is a 1996 Ford Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1996 Ford Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 124,538 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Bongo fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N286 JMB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Bongo typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Ford Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N286 JMB is a 1996 Ford Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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